Serving 134 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arturo Somohano ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Arturo Somohano?
134 students attend Arturo Somohano.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Arturo Somohano students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arturo Somohano?
Arturo Somohano has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Arturo Somohano offer ?
Arturo Somohano offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
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